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Two classic Doctor Who adventures set on the planet of Peladon, starring Jon Pertwee as the Third Doctor, with Katy Manning as his companion in the first story and Elisabeth Sladen in the second. In the four-parter 'The Curse of Peladon' (1972), the Doctor (Pertwee) finally seems to have escaped his exile to Earth when he manages to transport Jo (Manning) in the Tardis to the planet Peladon. The pair are mistaken for Earth delegates at a conference to decide whether Peladon should join the Galactic Federation, and discover that someone is attempting to use the legendary royal beast of Aggador to trigger off a war. In the six-parter 'The Monster of Peladon' (1974), the Tardis arrives on the Planet of Peladon half a century after the Doctor's first visit. The planet has now become of great tactical importance because of its focal position between warring factions. The Doctor and Sarah (Elisabeth Sladen) have to act as peacekeepers between rival ambassadors and they must also find the truth behind 'the spirit'.
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50 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By Emanon
Format:DVD
After a fairly long absence, there's a sudden burst of Jon Pertwee stories getting released on DVD. After last year's rather excellent DALEK WAR set comes this collection of two stories set on the world of Peladon, separated by two years in production terms and fifty years in plot terms. THE CURSE OF PELADON is the second story of the 1972 series and finds the Doctor, (whilst still exiled to Earth) managing to get his TARDIS working just long enough to drag Jo Grant (Katy Manning) away from the prospect of a night out with Mike Yates and land her halfway up a mountain in a thunderstorm on an alien planet. Four episodes of political intrigue ensue on the rather feudal planet Peladon which still worships the furry terror that is Aggedor whilst being in negotiation for entry into the Galactic Federation, a situation that doesn't make certain members of the population very happy and is in absolutely no way reflecting a certain small nation's issues about entry into the "common market" that were happening at the same time. Ahem!
A range of alien ambassadors of various types (and successfulness) from the frankly disturbing face in a box called Arcturus to the rather endearing Alpha Centauri (who has to be seen to be believed) also have their own agendas, and a familiar set of foes from the Patrick Troughton era, the Ice Warriors are also along for the ride and this time around add a great deal of depth to a race of creatures raising their status to the realm of rather "classic" monsters. They are all given strong support by a fine set of character actors including Geoffrey Toone as the zealous High Priest Hepesh and a very young David Troughton as the naïve young King Peladon of Peladon who takes a bit of a shine to Jo (and why not?).... Read more ›
A range of alien ambassadors of various types (and successfulness) from the frankly disturbing face in a box called Arcturus to the rather endearing Alpha Centauri (who has to be seen to be believed) also have their own agendas, and a familiar set of foes from the Patrick Troughton era, the Ice Warriors are also along for the ride and this time around add a great deal of depth to a race of creatures raising their status to the realm of rather "classic" monsters. They are all given strong support by a fine set of character actors including Geoffrey Toone as the zealous High Priest Hepesh and a very young David Troughton as the naïve young King Peladon of Peladon who takes a bit of a shine to Jo (and why not?).... Read more ›
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The Curse of Peladon
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Brian Hayles had created an enduring race of Martian Reptiles in "The Ice Warriors" and so for the start of the ninth season, Letts and Dicks wanted to bring back some classic foes from the past. The Ice Warriors, en route became part of these plans. In The Curse of Peladon we see a story about an unprepared King facing decisions that will either make or break his planet. Its a wonderful story, there is a menagerie of monsters old and new, a brilliantly cast David Troughton as King Peladon and of course Jon Pertwee and Katy Manning at the height of their Saturday teatime power. The story exudes atmosphere, the dark and echoing corridors of the citadel look fantastic. Director Lennie Mayne does some pretty brilliant direction here, the story is very well made and considering that this story was made in 1972, it boasts some remarkable production standards.
At the heart of this tale are more of those Pertwee era political undertones, this time its the EEC. Great Britain was facing some dilemmas of its own back in the early 70's concerning the future of the country and its position in the EU, and so these dilemmas and choices certainly shine through in this adventure. The people of Peladon are not too happy about joining the Galactic Federation {EEC} and the King must decide what is best for his people, not let their primitive superstition dictate the planets future. A King must lead and lead courageously. Unfortunately for the good King, his desire to see Peladon as a great world amongst the community of neighboring planets are continually objected to by Hepesh, the High Priest. Over the duration of this cracking adventure, Hepesh is unmasked as the traitor and killed by his "God" Aggedor.... Read more ›
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Brian Hayles had created an enduring race of Martian Reptiles in "The Ice Warriors" and so for the start of the ninth season, Letts and Dicks wanted to bring back some classic foes from the past. The Ice Warriors, en route became part of these plans. In The Curse of Peladon we see a story about an unprepared King facing decisions that will either make or break his planet. Its a wonderful story, there is a menagerie of monsters old and new, a brilliantly cast David Troughton as King Peladon and of course Jon Pertwee and Katy Manning at the height of their Saturday teatime power. The story exudes atmosphere, the dark and echoing corridors of the citadel look fantastic. Director Lennie Mayne does some pretty brilliant direction here, the story is very well made and considering that this story was made in 1972, it boasts some remarkable production standards.
At the heart of this tale are more of those Pertwee era political undertones, this time its the EEC. Great Britain was facing some dilemmas of its own back in the early 70's concerning the future of the country and its position in the EU, and so these dilemmas and choices certainly shine through in this adventure. The people of Peladon are not too happy about joining the Galactic Federation {EEC} and the King must decide what is best for his people, not let their primitive superstition dictate the planets future. A King must lead and lead courageously. Unfortunately for the good King, his desire to see Peladon as a great world amongst the community of neighboring planets are continually objected to by Hepesh, the High Priest. Over the duration of this cracking adventure, Hepesh is unmasked as the traitor and killed by his "God" Aggedor.... Read more ›
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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Neither of the stories in this set are highlights of Jon Pertwee's tenure as the Doctor, but both are unusually political ones drawing on the UK's uncertain state in the early 70s. The Curse of Peladon sees the Doctor finally released from his exile on Earth and getting the TARDIS working again only to find himself in the forbidding fortress palace of Peladon on a dark and stormy night, where there's much debate among alien delegates as to whether the planet should be allowed to join the Galactic Federation. If this is not a million light-years away from the debate over whether the UK should join the Common Market, at least Ted Heath didn't have to deal with homicidal saboteurs and the not-so mythical royal beast of Peladon, Agador...
In many ways it's The Old Dark House with aliens, a gothic number with the Ice Warriors now on the side of the angels, former Doctor Patrick Troughton's son David Troughton on the throne and Pertwee displaying both his pitfighting skills and his ability to sooth the savage beast with a Venusian lullaby. It's a good story but a surprising one to generate a direct sequel, even if it does move the story ahead a generation.
Six-parter The Monster of Peladon is interesting for the even more political (and often overtly Socialist) slant the script takes. Whereas social revolutions have been a staple of science fiction even before H.G. Wells wrote The Time Machine, it's rare for a film or television entry in the genre to focus on labour relations and class warfare so explicitly. Just as Frank Herbert's Dune saga was an allegory for the Middle East's political tensions during the oil boom, The Monster of Peladon is an allegory of its own time and place.... Read more ›
In many ways it's The Old Dark House with aliens, a gothic number with the Ice Warriors now on the side of the angels, former Doctor Patrick Troughton's son David Troughton on the throne and Pertwee displaying both his pitfighting skills and his ability to sooth the savage beast with a Venusian lullaby. It's a good story but a surprising one to generate a direct sequel, even if it does move the story ahead a generation.
Six-parter The Monster of Peladon is interesting for the even more political (and often overtly Socialist) slant the script takes. Whereas social revolutions have been a staple of science fiction even before H.G. Wells wrote The Time Machine, it's rare for a film or television entry in the genre to focus on labour relations and class warfare so explicitly. Just as Frank Herbert's Dune saga was an allegory for the Middle East's political tensions during the oil boom, The Monster of Peladon is an allegory of its own time and place.... Read more ›
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Peladon sequel
The covers brilliant. I've only actually watched 'the Curse of Peladon', and it really, really, really good. Its not top notch, but its close. Read more
Published 1 month ago by obi won kenobi
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Doctor Who Peladon Tales
The Curse of Peladon: A TARDIS test flight leads to the stormy world of Peladon... and the Ice Warriors! Read more
Published 2 months ago by kk
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good value for money
I remember these stories when they were first shown on the BBC way back when they were very apt for the time i.e. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Roger Ellor-Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Peladon Tales
Awesome stories, both of them. I now have a soft spot for the furry Aggedor. Great characters, impressive story, although some have said that the second story is over long. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sarah Raggatt
4.0 out of 5 stars
Peladon Tales
Having grown up in the political era these tales look to 'ape' in a fictional tale it can be hard to keep your emotions from linking in and forgetting that this is a piece of... Read more
Published 10 months ago by MLP
5.0 out of 5 stars
CLASSIC DR WHO
Takes me back in time as it great but I still have a laugh it the way people were on screem & the monster's
Published 20 months ago by Mr. Robert Lismore
4.0 out of 5 stars
Third Doctor Treat
These stories are really interesting and are some of my favourite's of the Jon Pertwee era. The Curse Of Peladon is brilliant in the way it brings the fantastic ice warriors back... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2011 by Mr. D. P. Metcalfe
4.0 out of 5 stars
Aggedor-dor-dor-dor, push pineapple shake the tree
This release again sees 2Entertain putting-out a set of paired Doctor Who serials - at least there is a clear link this time, as both stories are set on the mining planet of... Read more
Published on 9 May 2011 by Scaroth, Last of the Jagaroth
3.0 out of 5 stars
Diplomatic issues in Peladon
This 2 DVD box set includes the 2 histories of the Doctor incarnation by Jon Pertwee set in Peladon. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2011 by Joan Genis Valverde Albons
3.0 out of 5 stars
Peladon Tales
The Curse of Peladon
The Curse of Peladon, for many, is a textbook Doctor Who adventure. With a healthy mix of mystery, deception, villainy and suspense, the story is as... Read more
The Curse of Peladon, for many, is a textbook Doctor Who adventure. With a healthy mix of mystery, deception, villainy and suspense, the story is as... Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2011 by Doctor Who Online
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